Neighbors of the current Milwaukee plant said foul smells in the area are common. A MillerCoors spokesperson said their visitors center had to be closed for a few days last summer because the odors were quite foul.

Malatesta said the odor issues at the Milwaukee plant will not be present at their new location.

"Our new facility will be served by an enclosed, underground sanitary sewer system – completely separate from any storm drain systems – which is an ideal setup for the nature of our business, since it keeps odors in an enclosed system," he said.

Menomonee Falls neighbor Jodie Dreier said she is not convinced. She and other nearby homeowners plan to fight the relocation plan.

"We are going to do everything we can to stop this from happening," she said.